Which task should you perform in Task Manager before stopping a problematic process for a program that was created by your organization quizlet?

Using Task Manager, you discover an unwanted program that is launched at startup. Of the items listed below, which ones might lead you to the permanent solution to the problem? Which ones would not be an appropriate solution to the problem? Explain why they are not appropriate.

a. Look at the registry key that launched the program to help determine where in Windows the program was initiated.

b. Use Task Manager to disable the program.

c. Search Task Scheduler for the source of the program being launched.

d. Use System Configuration to disable the program.

e. Search the startup folders for the source of the program.

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List four ways to start Task Manager.

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete then click Start Task Manager.
2. right click in an open space in the task bar.
3. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc
4. Enter taskmgr.exe in the search box

If a program is not responding, how can you stop it?

Press End Task in the Applications Tab of the Task Manager Window

If a necessary program is using too much of the system resources and bogging down other applications. What can you do to fix the problem?

lower the priority level of the program
Task Manager / Applications/ right click the program / Go to Processes / Set Priority / lower priority

How can you view a list of users currently logged onto the computer?

open the Users tab of the Task Manager

What is the program filename and extension of System Configuration?

msconfig.exe

Which Windows 7 tool can be used to see a history of problems a computer has had since Windows was installed.

Windows 7 Reliability Monitor

What tool in Windows Vista, used to temporarily disable a startup program, is not available in Windows 7 or Windows XP?

Software Explorer

If a nonessential service is slowing down startup, how can you permanently disable it?

in the Services Console right click the service / click properties / in the Update Service Properties window and at the Startup Type selection window, click the down arrow then select Disabled / then click OK

What should be the startup type of a service that should not load at startup but might be used later after startup? What tool can you use to set a service's startup type?

Automatic (delayed start) or Manual Start
Services Console

List three snap-ins that can be found in the Computer Management console that are used to manage hardware and track problems with hardware.

Task Scheduler
Device Manager
Disk Management

What is the file extension of a console that is managed by Microsoft Management Console?

.msc

Name the program filename and file extension for the Microsoft Management Console.

mmc.exe

Which log in Event Viewer would you use to find out about attempted logins to a computer?

Security log

Which log in Event Viewer would you use if you suspect a problem with the hard drive?

System log

Which three Windows 7 tools are contained in the Vista Reliability and Performance Monitor?

Resource Monitor, Reliability Monitor, Performance Monitor

What is the path to the Ntuser.dat file in Windows 7?

C:\users\username

How is the Ntuser.dat file used?

It contains user settings. Each time a user logs on, the contents of this file are copied to a location in the registry.

Which registry key contains information that the Device Manager uses to display information about hardware?

HKLM

Which Windows 7/Vista tool can give you a quick report of the overall performance of the system expressed as a single number?

Windows Experience Index

To improve Windows performance, you decide to disable the indexer used for Windows search. Will Windows search still work?

Yes, but not as fast as with indexing.

What three indicators in Task Manager can be used to find which program has a memory leak?

Memory Private Working Set
Handles
Threads
See if these values increase over time, if so you can suspect a memory leak.

What key do you press at startup to load the system in Safe Mode?

F8

If performance improves when Windows is loaded in Safe Mode, what can you conclude?

that a non-essential program is responsible for slowing down the system

If performance does not improve when Windows is loaded in Safe Mode, what can you conclude?

you can assume the problem is with hardware or Windows settings.

When using MSconfig to stop startup services including Microsoft services, which service should you not stop so the restore points will not be lost?

System Restore / System Protection System

In what folder does Task Scheduler keep scheduled tasks?

C:\Windows\System32\Tasks

What are the two folders where, by default, Windows stores installed software?

Program Files
Program Files (x86)

What must you do first before you can delete the program folder containing software that is running in the background?

You must close the program and stop the services

What is the purpose of the Wow6432Node subkey in the Windows registry?

to make it possible for 32-0bit programs to run in a 64-bit Operating System

What is the name of the window used to install software in Windows 7/Vista.

Programs and Features

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